Westport Elementary in the running for grand prize in grant contest

WESTPORT — BayCoast Bank, formerly Citizens-Union Savings Bank, has announced the finalists in the first phase of its "Just Right is $20,000 for Our Schools" contest, which sought recommendations from the community to identify student-centered programs that are in need of financial assistance.

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Posted Nov. 7, 2012 at 12:57 PM

Posted Nov. 7, 2012 at 12:57 PM

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WESTPORT — BayCoast Bank, formerly Citizens-Union Savings Bank, has announced the finalists in the first phase of its "Just Right is $20,000 for Our Schools" contest, which sought recommendations from the community to identify student-centered programs that are in need of financial assistance.

Upon review of the nominations, the Bank chose 11 finalists for the contest, including #6, a Summer Assessment Clinic proposed for funding by the Westport Elementary School.

BayCoast Bank will spread a total of $10,000 among the finalists. Additionally, $10,000 — the grand prize — will be awarded to the finalist receiving the most votes on Facebook. The community is encouraged to vote for their favorite school, and encourage others to vote as well.

Supporters aged 13 and over may vote one time per 24 hour period through Nov. 16 by visiting the Bank's Facebook page, www.facebook.com/BayCoastBank.

Nicholas Christ, president and CEO of BayCoast Bank, said, "Thanks to all who entered. It was difficult to narrow down the entries to just five finalists. That's why we have eleven. There is so much need, and so many worthwhile programs."

He continued, "We wish that we could give to all of them. We are always looking for ways to help the community. In fact, 30% of the entries were requests for technology, things like iPads and Smart boards. We're thinking about how to help that group next."

Each finalist automatically wins a grant toward their school program/project/initiative. Finalists have been announced and are now featured on the bank's website and Facebook page.

Finalists are automatically advanced to the online voting phase of the contest, from which a grand prize winner will be chosen for a $10,000 grant for their school initiative.